Budgam, July 23 -- The mortal remains of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who was killed after suspected terrorists opened fire on a police party deployed for Amarnath Yatra security in Anantnag town, were brought to his Native village.

On Wednesday, family members and locals paid their final respects to Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi.

A 35-year-old police head constable was killed on Wednesday, officials said. The attack took place around 12:30 pm at Lal Chowk in Anantnag. During the firing, Head Constable Aashiq Hussain Qureshi sustained critical injuries.

He was immediately rushed to the Government Medical College Hospital in Anantnag, where doctors declared him brought dead.

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